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Systems Architecture - the CPU

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Short test on the #CPU for #GCSE Computer Science Students

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1
The speed of a CPU is measured in
Gigahertz
Micro seconds
circuits
Seconds
2
ALU stands for
Aluminium
Arithmetic Linear Unit
Arithmetic Line Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
3
The CPU requires memory in order to carry out its processes
False
True - larger memory makes the processes more efficient
True - memory isn't vital but it helps
True - holds currently worked on data and programs
4
CPU stands for
Computer Compare Unit
Central Processing Unit
Considerable Processing Unit
Computer Processing Unit
5
The Fetch - Execute Cycle
Describes how the memory works
is something to do with walking the dog
concerns circuits on the motherboard
Describes the processing cycle
6
The Control Unit
ensures instructions are carried out in sequence
is another name for memory
Provides power to the computer
Has direct access to the input device
7
The ALU performs what?
System maintenance
Maths and logical operations
Mathematical operations only
Ensures that the memory is linked to the CPU
8
The CPU is compared to the following part of the human body
Kidneys
Heart
Torso
Brain
9
The speed of computer processor is often referred to as.....
Capacity
CPU speed
Clock Speed
bit speed
10
The CPU can do more than one thing at a time
True
False